Tipping

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

I know from serving that shit definitely happens. And when it hits the fan.. it sucks. And it sucks worse when you have people who don't understand and look at you like you're an idiot. (I'm not at all saying that's how you are.. just making a point).

Screwing up on a bill.. I wouldn't reduce someone's tip because of this. It happens. ESPECIALLY when the 10 people at one table all want separate checks. Talk about a headache.. especially when it's a Saturday night, you're running around like a chicken with it's head cut off, and everyone at the table is drunk and making fun of you when you walk away from the table.. except they're drunk, so they don't realize how loud they are and that you can hear them.

I could list a million stories. But I will say it's definitely hard to know that you have to keep a smile on your face for a full hour while some people look at you/talk to you like you're below them because you're serving them their food. And no, it doesn't really matter if you're a server at the finest of restaurants or in a corner bar.

My only job in HS was at a restaurant (pizza chain). So I get it. That's why I try to be as nice as possible to food server/waitress people because I know how people treat them sometimes. The whole "food service worker = beneath me" thing is ridiculous but that's totally how some people act. I worked a pizza drive-through/phone/hostess job all through high school. I have some really crazy stories.

Ex: The time we had to call the cops because some lady tried to snatch me through the drive-thru window on Super Bowl Sunday (busiest day for pizza).

We should have a food/restarant worker story thread. lol.

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

My only job in HS was at a restaurant (pizza chain). So I get it. That's why I try to be as nice as possible to food server/waitress people because I know how people treat them sometimes. The whole "food service worker = beneath me" thing is ridiculous but that's totally how some people act. I worked a pizza drive-through/phone/hostess job all through high school. I have some really crazy stories.

Ex: The time we had to call the cops because some lady tried to snatch me through the drive-thru window on Super Bowl Sunday (busiest day for pizza).

We should have a food/restarant worker story thread. lol.

I worked at a little ice cream shop one summer and had one lady go nuts on me. She called me a stupid little bitch and threw the napkins and to go cup I'd just handed her back in the window at me because she thought I was counting her change too slowly. Thankfully the manager looked over right then and saw my face...he told me afterwords he was expecting an actual explosion. He was a really big guy so he told her to leave and not come back all threateningly and when she started cussing HIM out he opened his phone to call the police and she sped off at about 3473243928 mph.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by Alumiyum

I worked at a little ice cream shop one summer and had one lady go nuts on me. She called me a stupid little bitch and threw the napkins and to go cup I'd just handed her back in the window at me because she thought I was counting her change too slowly. Thankfully the manager looked over right then and saw my face...he told me afterwords he was expecting an actual explosion. He was a really big guy so he told her to leave and not come back all threateningly and when she started cussing HIM out he opened his phone to call the police and she sped off at about 3473243928 mph.

People turn into complete ASSHOLES when it comes to food/ice cream. So dumb.

My story:

It's like an hour before the game on Super Bowl Sunday. We have a drive-through where you can pay/pick up if you don't have time to park/come inside.

The line is out of our parking lot and TO THE STREET because everyone waits until 1-2 hrs before the start to come pick up food.

Most of the folks in line were really patient (and understood the long line/wait). We were even giving out FREE 2 liters to people for their wait.

Most people = complain about the wait, but forget about it when you give them their change and a FREE 2 liter.

I got to this lady and as soon as she pulls up, she starts GOING OFF.

OMGWTFBBQ THIS LINE IS SOOOO LONG. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES. WTF! I WANT TO SPEAK WITH YOUR MANAGER!!!!

I apologize for her wait and tell her she's getting a free 2 liter.

Her response: I DON'T GIVE A F**K!

I asked her what kind of 2 liter she wanted and she insisted on speaking to my manager.

I said ok and shut the drive-through window (it's Jan/Feb in Ohio--cold so I shut it anytime I walk away) and go get Manager.

I came back, opened it, and she GRABBED ME (with my manager like 5 feet away from me) and said "DIDN'T I JUST SAY I WANTED TO SPEAK TO YOUR MANAGER???"

Manager grabbed me away from the lady and my co-worker called the cops. They came and basically told her "That was unnacceptable. Don't come up here again" and took a report of what happened.

I could've pressed charges but I wasn't hurt and didn't think it was necessary. I think she got the point because I never saw her again.

[kddani]

I usually tip decently. However, lately I will be inclined to tip you less if you do not even acknowledge my child. Yes she is only 9 months old, but is part of our party and if you can't even look at her and smile that says a lot about you as a human being.

It's not like we're taking her to fancy places. Local mom and pop family restaurants and chains like Bob Evans, Applebees, Olive Garden, etc.

My baby is super well behaved and charms everyone around her. She doesn't scream or throw a temper tantrum, and we clean up after her so that the server doesn't need to pick up puffs and cheerios off the floor after we leave. The only thing we request for her is usually a glass of water so I can freshen up her sippee cup.

So seriously (I'm looking at you especially, Olive Garden servers)- at least acknowledge her in some way- a smile, saying hi, waving. It'll get you a much better tip. Just ask the servers at Red Robin (who are fabulous with kids)

[PincGator Que]

Originally Posted by kddani

I usually tip decently. However, lately I will be inclined to tip you less if you do not even acknowledge my child. Yes she is only 9 months old, but is part of our party and if you can't even look at her and smile that says a lot about you as a human being.

wtf?

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

People turn into complete ASSHOLES when it comes to food/ice cream. So dumb.

My story:

It's like an hour before the game on Super Bowl Sunday. We have a drive-through where you can pay/pick up if you don't have time to park/come inside.

The line is out of our parking lot and TO THE STREET because everyone waits until 1-2 hrs before the start to come pick up food.

Most of the folks in line were really patient (and understood the long line/wait). We were even giving out FREE 2 liters to people for their wait.

Most people = complain about the wait, but forget about it when you give them their change and a FREE 2 liter.

I got to this lady and as soon as she pulls up, she starts GOING OFF.

OMGWTFBBQ THIS LINE IS SOOOO LONG. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES. WTF! I WANT TO SPEAK WITH YOUR MANAGER!!!!

I apologize for her wait and tell her she's getting a free 2 liter.

Her response: I DON'T GIVE A F**K!

I asked her what kind of 2 liter she wanted and she insisted on speaking to my manager.

I said ok and shut the drive-through window (it's Jan/Feb in Ohio--cold so I shut it anytime I walk away) and go get Manager.

I came back, opened it, and she GRABBED ME (with my manager like 5 feet away from me) and said "DIDN'T I JUST SAY I WANTED TO SPEAK TO YOUR MANAGER???"

Manager grabbed me away from the lady and my co-worker called the cops. They came and basically told her "That was unnacceptable. Don't come up here again" and took a report of what happened.

I could've pressed charges but I wasn't hurt and didn't think it was necessary. I think she got the point because I never saw her again.

I wonder if your lady and my lady are related. That is ridiculous.